L.A. Home That Was a Mecca for Comedians in ‘70s and ‘80s Listed for $3.29M

Spanish-style home is nearby legendary Comedy Store

A popular hangout from the glory days of the Los Angeles comedy scene is now for sale—wild parties not included.

The 1925 Spanish style, four-bedroom four-bathroom home, listed by Compass for $3.29 million, is located at 8420 Cresthill Road, right near the legendary Comedy Store.

“Houses with this kind of pedigree come along once in a lifetime,” said Tori Horowitz, the listings agent for the property. “It is a legendary house with an incredible story. Rarely does one get to live between the same walls where major superstars have slept and partied over decades and decades. From Frank Sinatra to Marilyn Monroe to Robin Williams and beyond… If only the walls could talk.”

In the 1970s and ‘80s it was the place for comedians to crash, the listing says.

According to a history of the house by BuzzFeed, in 1976, the home was bought by Mitzi Shore, Pauly Shore’s mother, who acquired the home when she bought the Comedy Store, a famous comedy club on Sunset Boulevard. The home, called “Cresthill,” and located on the street directly behind the club, was part of the sale.

The house became a place for comedians to sleep, stay and continue the party after shows at The Comedy Store, which was the epicenter of the comedy boom in that era. According to BuzzFeed, Sam Kinison, Andrew Dice Clay, Jim Carrey, Marc Maron, Robin Williams, Richard Pryor, and many others all lived, stayed, or socialized in the house between 1979 and 1989.

In the BuzzFeed article, Marc Maron described his time there as “big, dark baptism.” Pauly Shore was the last comedian to live in the house, before vacating in the ‘90s.

The current owner, Josh Abraham, is a recording executive who has worked with artists such as Pink and Katy Perry, according to a spokesman for the agent.

For today’s buyer, who might not want to live in debauchery and squalor, the house has undergone some choice upgrades, while staying true to its 1925 shape. It has arched doorways, whitewashed interiors, curved ceilings, a fireplace, and terraces. The home has a walk in closet in the master suite, Viking appliances in the kitchen, and a loft-like lower level with a separate entrance, perfect for a live/work space, gym, or media room.

The location is still as good as it was in the 1970s, close to Chateau Marmont, the Sunset Strip, with some new nearby amenities such as SoulCycle and Equinox.

“Even without any history, it stands on its own as a classic Hollywood house,” said Ms. Horowitz. “The vintage details are a reminder that harken back to the Golden Age and the house is updated with modern chic style.”